Pack or skip
Winter coat for Bakersfield in August
Verdict
Skip it
Lows stay near 72°F — a coat is overkill.
Why
Bakersfield in August averages highs of 102°F, lows of 72°F, 0 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat isn't pulling its weight. Lows stay near 72°F — a coat is overkill.